Twelve cylinders are about power, yes, but they're even more about the turbine like smoothness that comes with sophisticated power delivery-not to mention exclusivity, bragging rights, and automotive sensuality. Lincoln, Packard, Rolls-Royce, Maybach, all prewar greats that purred to the V-12 beat. Ferrari and Lamborghini wouldn't be the highly sought marques they are without a high-revving dozen. Presented here, then,…

As we ring in the New Year, we also celebrate the return of auto show season in a big way, with the Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows happening back to back during the first days of January. In addition to the assortment of more than a thousand production and concept vehicles on display, the Los Angeles Auto Show is…

The Frankfurt show marks the world premiere of Mercedes's all-new 2007 S-Class flagship. Riding on a wheelbase roughly three inches longer than its predecessor's, the new S-Class is nearly two inches longer and almost an inch wider -- improving elbow room, rear-seat legroom, and trunk space. Three versions will be available on our shores: the S350 (using the 3.5L/268-hp V-6…